Bad Bodybuilding Information

Bad information is so prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry. Sometimes it is quite obvious while other times it is not. The following 3 points are aimed at teaching you how to avoid bad information.

Bad Information Disguised as Expertise

Many times an expert will use their reputation to put out a money making idea. Often they don't take care to insure that it is not bad information. People flock to their site and buy because of their name. They disguise the bad information as expertise. Always take the time to compare the information you are given with previous teachings by the expert. Use your brain. Don't be duped into buying things just because someone “big” is behind it. That is simply a recipe for disaster.

Bad Information Disguised as Innovation

At times people present their ideas as innovative. I've seen things like the popcorn diet or the all fruit diet that make some fantastic claims. The do so based on the fact that their idea is “innovative” yet they fail to show you any scientific evidence to support what they are presenting. Just because something hasn't been presented before doesn't make it innovative. Be careful with new ideas. Bodybuilders have been doing their thing for many years and the approach really hasn't changed much.

Bad Information Disguised as Minor Modifications

Many times an old idea will get a remodel. This is one I carefully scrutinize because I know the old system well and what it can and can't do. I analyze what the new changes are and how they would help or hurt the old system. I conduct my own experiments. That's the key. Check things out to see if they really do work. Bad information will hide behind many things, but if you keep your eyes open you will be able to vet it and not be fooled.

About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.